Foil and Hydrofoil

Foil

Foil noun - A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through.

Hydrofoil is a synonym for foil. In some cases you can use "Hydrofoil" instead a noun "Foil".

Nearby Words: foiled, foiling

Hydrofoil

Hydrofoil noun - A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through.
Usage example: the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils
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Synonyms for Hydrofoil

Foil is a synonym for hydrofoil. You can use "Foil" instead a noun "Hydrofoil".
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